The International Court of Justice (ICJ) ordered Israel to cease its military operation in Rafah, in the southern Gaza Strip, but Israel is expected to ignore the ruling. The ICJ also called for the release of Israel hostages taken on October 7 and for the Rafah border crossing to be opened. Israel stated it would continue its operation to defeat Hamas.
Key Points
ICJ orders Israel to cease military operation in Rafah
Calls for evidence preservation and access for investigations
Israel expected to continue operation to defeat Hamas
Pros
ICJ ruling aims to protect civilians in Rafah
Calls for release of hostages and opening of border crossing
Cons
Israel likely to ignore the ruling due to perceived necessity of operation
Israel views operation as essential to combating Hamas